Milwaukee City Wire

Milwaukee's volleyball team is set to face Northern Kentucky in a crucial weekend of Horizon League matches at Regents Hall. The Panthers, currently leading the league with a 5-0 record, aim to widen the gap against the Norse, who hold a 3-2 standing. Both teams were predicted to finish in the top three according to the preseason poll.

The matches are scheduled for Friday at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday at 1:00 p.m., both available on ESPN+ with live stats accessible via MKEPanthers.com.

Milwaukee enters this matchup after securing victories over Green Bay and IU Indy, improving their league play record. Madi Malone led the team with 36 kills over recent games, while Natalie Schmitz contributed 31. The Panthers have demonstrated strong offensive performance with increasing hitting percentages in their last three matches.

Northern Kentucky, guided by coach Liz Hart since its Division I transition, ranks in the top-50 nationally in several categories including digs per set and total attacks per set. Lucy Cluxton leads individually with significant national rankings in digs.

Looking ahead, Milwaukee will return home next weekend for matches against Wright State. Both teams remain unbeaten in Horizon League play thus far this season.

The Panthers' recent success includes notable performances from players like Kara Erdmann and Madi Malone reaching personal milestones such as career-high digs and service aces.